Scott Walker Death
Scott passed away on March 22, 2019 at the age of 76 in London, United Kingdom. Scott's cause of death was cancer.
When did Scott Walker die?
March 22, 2019How did Scott Walker die? What was the cause of death?
CancerHow old was Scott Walker when died?
76Where did Scott Walker die? What was the location of death?
London, United Kingdom
Scott Walker Birthday and Date of Death
Scott Walker was born on January 9, 1943 and died on March 22, 2019. Scott was 76 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 9, 1943
Date of Death: March 22, 2019
Age at Death: 76
Scott Walker - Biography
Scott Walker was born on January 9, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA as Noel Scott Engel.
Notoriously shy and reclusive, during the height of his fame in the 1960s, he was frequently mobbed by hordes of infatuated teenage girls, akin to the level of hysteria The Beatles had endured. Produced the British band, Pulp's album, "We Love Life", in 2001.
He was a member of the 1960s singing group, The Walker Brothers, along with John Maus and Gary Leeds. He recorded a single in 1972 which consisted of "This Way Mary" and "The Me I Never Knew", both songs written by John Barry & Don Black. They related to the films: Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972), respectively. Moved to England in 1965 with fellow The Walker Brothers and achieved immense success, notching up two Number 1's in the UK with "Make It Easy On Yourself" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore", before the group disbanded in 1967.
Scott released several critically acclaimed solo albums in the 1960s. His music was marked for its lush orchestral arrangements, his baritone voice, and his lyrics that tackled themes such as socialism, death, madness and unrequited love. David Bowie was a great admirer of his work.
Walker's death at the age of 76 was announced on 25 March 2019 by his record company, 4AD, who called him "a unique and challenging titan at the forefront of British music". Tributes included those from Thom Yorke, Marc Almond, and Labour deputy leader Tom Watson. He is survived by his partner Beverly, his daughter Lee and granddaughter Emmi-Lee.
